Mikko Rantanen Registers Four Assists Versus Red Wings

Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen had a fantastic game as a playmaker on Wednesday against Detroit, totaling four assists in a 7-2 victory. All four were primary assists, with two of them coming on the power play. The prolific outing pushed Rantanen's point streak to eight games. He's become the fifth player in the […]

Cale Makar Celebrates First Hat Trick During Four-Point Night

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar scored his first career hat trick and added an assist as the team picked apart Detroit 7-2 on Wednesday. Makar posted two points on the power play. It's his fourth career four-point outing with the Avalanche, which puts him tied with Sandis Ozolinsh for most among defensemen in franchise history. […]

Auston Matthews Hits Overtime Game-Winner

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews registered his 54th goal of the season on Wednesday with a strike in overtime to push the past Buffalo 2-1. With the goal, Matthews reached 80 points for the season in only his 61st appearance. He became the ninth U.S.-born player in league history to record three consecutive 80-point […]

Alex Killorn Delivers Game-Winner On Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks winger Alex Killorn provided the game-winning goal as the team snuck past Ottawa 2-1 on Wednesday. Killorn scored in a second consecutive contest, finding the back of the net for the 10th time this season early in the third period. Four of Killorn's goals have come since Feb. 17, when he returned to […]

Martin Pospisil Starts Three-Game Suspension Thursday

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil has been suspended for three games for boarding Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn in Monday's 4-2 loss. Pospisil was handed a five-minute major and ejected from the game for his hit on Dunn, who exited the contest with an undisclosed injury and wasn't in the lineup on Tuesday versus Winnipeg. […]

Noah Hanifin Moves To Vegas

Defenseman Noah Hanifin has joined the Vegas Golden Knights, who acquired the 27-year-old from the Calgary Flames. In exchange, the Flames received a conditional 2025 first-round pick, a conditional 2025 third-round pick, and defenseman Daniil Miromanov while retaining 50 percent of Hanifin's salary. The deal also involved the Philadelphia Flyers, who received a 2024 fifth-round […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Out Indefinitely

According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Town has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his left knee and is out indefinitely. Minnesota had already ruled him out for Thursday's clash with the Pacers, and it now looks like it's going to be a while until we see Towns on the […]

Gary Harris Ready To Return On Friday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Gary Harris (calf) isn't on the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup against the Knicks. He came out of the lineup on Wednesday versus Washington as the team completed a back-to-back. Harris is carrying a right calf injury, which needs maintenance. Anthony Black took Harris' starting position on Wednesday and will likely […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Listed As Questionable For Friday

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) has been listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Friday's encounter with the Knicks. The 24-year-old big man saw a run of 23 straight appearances come to an end on Wednesday when he missed the second leg of a back-to-back against Washington with right knee soreness. […]

Jakob Poeltl Out Indefinitely Following Surgery

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) will miss a second consecutive contest on Thursday versus Phoenix and is considered out indefinitely after undergoing surgery. He suffered a ligament tear in the fifth finger of his left hand versus Charlotte on Sunday. With not long to go until the end of the regular season, it's possible […]

Josh Richardson Done For Season After Undergoing Surgery

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (shoulder) will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery. He had a 90-minute labrum procedure to repair right shoulder instability on Wednesday. The Heat have already been without Richardson for the past eight games. The 30-year-old finishes the campaign with averages of 9.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 […]

Jalen Johnson Injures Right Ankle Versus Cleveland

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson was forced to exit Wednesday's win over Cleveland early due to a right ankle injury. He was hurt in the third quarter, leaving the contest after putting up seven points, four rebounds, four assists, and one block in 19 minutes. Saddiq Bey reached the 40-minute mark for only the fifth […]

Bismack Biyombo OK After Collapsing On Sideline

Oklahoma City Thunder center Bismack Biyombo has been medically cleared after he collapsed during the team's clash with Portland on Wednesday. Biyombo suddenly collapsed during a timeout in the second quarter while standing on the sideline. He appeared to have hurt his head when he fell backward into the benches, but the Congolese big man […]

LeBron James Exits Early Due To Lingering Ankle Issue

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James missed the end of Wednesday's matchup against Sacramento due to his lingering left ankle injury. James exited the contest and limped to the locker room with 3:58 left to play in the fourth quarter. The Lakers were tailing 122-108 at the time, which could've played a big part in […]

Torrey Craig Won't Make His Return Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Utah. He was initially on the injury report as doubtful but will end up missing a seventh consecutive game. The versatile veteran won't have to wait long for his next chance to return, as the Bulls also have a game scheduled […]

Maxi Kleber Considered Probable For Thursday

Dallas Mavericks forward/center Maxi Kleber (knee) is on the injury report as probable ahead of Thursday's clash with Miami. He missed one game last week, but Kleber has been fairly durable since returning from a toe injury in mid-January, and it looks like he will be good to go against the Heat. Kleber has been […]

Luka Doncic Listed As Probable For Meeting With Heat

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) is considered probable for Thursday's matchup against Miami. He's been carrying the probable designation for a while, but the MVP candidate has had no issues playing and logging big minutes -- Doncic has seen the court for 40-plus minutes in back-to-back games. The Slovenian superstar has also continued to […]

Paul Reed Back In Starting Five Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Paul Reed will return to the starting five on Wednesday versus Memphis. Reed has been Philadelphia's main starting center since Joel Embiid (knee) dropped out of the lineup, but 76ers head coach Nick Nurse had preferred to run Mo Bamba with the starters in the previous three games. Bamba hasn't done much […]

Dean Wade Promoted To Starting Unit Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade will join the starting lineup for Wednesday's battle against Atlanta. He's taking over from Evan Mobley (ankle), who was injured on Tuesday against Boston. Wade did an admirable job as Mobley's replacement on Tuesday and had a career-high 23 points as Cleveland snapped the Celtics' 11-game winning streak with a […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. Returns To Action Versus Philadelphia

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) has been cleared to return to action against the 76ers on Wednesday. He'll get back to work after sitting out three games with a right quadriceps issue. Jackson Jr.'s return is set to push Trey Jemison back to the bench, where his fantasy value will be non-existent. Meanwhile, […]

Corey Kispert Starting On Wednesday

Washington Wizards guard/forward Corey Kispert will be in the starting five for Wednesday's matchup against the Magic. He's replacing Marvin Bagley III (back) in the first unit. This will be only the third start of the year for Kispert. He's previously put up 15.0 points in 30.5 minutes as a starter, grabbing 2.0 rebounds and […]

Anthony Black Moves To First Unit Wednesday

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black will move back into the starting five for Wednesday's encounter with Washington. He's filling in for veteran Gary Harris (calf), who's getting the night off. Black will make his 32nd career start. The 20-year-old rookie has previously averaged 5.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 21.6 minutes as a […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Ruled Out For Wednesday's Game

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) won't play on Wednesday versus Washington. He was a late addition to the injury report with right knee soreness and has now been ruled out. Goga Bitadze is starting in his place. The Georgian giant has previously averaged 7.6 points and 7.3 rebounds in 23.8 minutes as a […]

De'Andre Hunter Cleared For Wednesday's Game

Atlanta Hawks forward De'Andre Hunter (knee) will play Wednesday against Cleveland. This marks the first time Hunter will be available for both games of a back-to-back since he returned from a right knee injury. The 26-year-old was among the team's leading scorers with 22 points in 25 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's win over […]

Bennedict Mathurin Ruled Out For Thursday

Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (shoulder) won't take the court Thursday against the Timberwolves. He has been ruled out with a right shoulder sprain. Mathurin has previously been dealing with a foot issue, so the 21-year-old appears to be quite a bit bang up entering the final stretch of the season. Ben Sheppard is poised […]

Doug McDermott To Remain Out On Thursday

Indiana Pacers forward Doug McDermott (calf) will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive game on Thursday against Minnesota. The 32-year-old sharpshooter is trying to recover from a right calf strain. The Pacers miss McDermott's ability to stretch the floor, but his return to Indianapolis hasn't gone well. McDermott has been limited to only 3.2 points […]

Jeff Green Sits Out Wednesday's Game

Houston Rockets forward/center Jeff Green (knee) won't be in the lineup as the team completes a back-to-back set against the Clippers on Wednesday. The veteran has come through previous back-to-backs with no issues, but left knee pain will end his run of 19 consecutive appearances. Green logged only six minutes against San Antonio on Tuesday […]

Jabari Smith Jr. Good To Go Wednesday

Houston Rockets forward/center Jabari Smith Jr. (illness) will play on Wednesday against the Clippers. The talented Auburn product has been battling an illness and initially landed on the injury report with a questionable tag, but he has been upgraded to available. However, how effective Smith Jr. can be remains to be seen. He already struggled […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Won't Play On Thursday

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Indiana. The four-time All-Star misses a dream fantasy matchup with left knee soreness. Minnesota starts a back-to-back on Thursday, so it's possible the team is simply resting Towns. With him out, Naz Reid will become a popular man in all fantasy […]

Dalen Terry Sits Out Wednesday's Game For Personal Reasons

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Dalen Terry (personal) won't be available for Wednesday's matchup against Utah. He has been downgraded from questionable to out due to a personal matter. Terry has only played a small role for the Bulls, averaging 10.1 minutes, and didn't leave the bench despite being available in the last game against Sacramento, so […]